ISBN: 9781925335873 - curious english words and phrases: the truth behind the expressions we use (25 résultats)

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Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Written by language expert Max Cryer, Curious Words and Phrases has all the answers behind some of the most interesting and perplexing words and expressions in the English language.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Written by language expert Max Cryer, Curious Words and Phrases has all the answers behind some of the most interesting and perplexing words and expressions in the English language.

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Paperback. Etat : New. Second Edition. For anyone who has ever puzzled over why we say 'spill the beans', 'spitting image', and a plethora of other weird and wonderful phrases! Find the truth behind the expressions we use. Have you ever wondered where terms like 'end of your tether', 'gets my goat' or 'letting one's hair down' come from? Or why we call some people 'geezers', 'sugar daddies' or 'lounge lizards'? These are just a few of the many words and phrases that language expert Max Cryer examines in this fact-filled and fun new book. In this etymological tour of English's oddest expressions, Max Cryer sheds light on their origins and uses through time. Along the way he tells a host of colourful anecdotes and dispels quite a few myths - Did Churchill originate the phrase 'black dog'? And if 'ivory tower' can be found in the Bible, why has its meaning changed so drastically? Bulging with information, Curious English Words and Phrases is a treasure trove for lovers of language. Informative, amusing and value for money, this book is 'the real McCoy'. From 'couch potato' to 'Bob's your uncle', you'll find the explanation here. …

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Paperback. Etat : New. Second Edition. For anyone who has ever puzzled over why we say 'spill the beans', 'spitting image', and a plethora of other weird and wonderful phrases! Find the truth behind the expressions we use. Have you ever wondered where terms like 'end of your tether', 'gets my goat' or 'letting one's hair down' come from? Or why we call some people 'geezers', 'sugar daddies' or 'lounge lizards'? These are just a few of the many words and phrases that language expert Max Cryer examines in this fact-filled and fun new book. In this etymological tour of English's oddest expressions, Max Cryer sheds light on their origins and uses through time. Along the way he tells a host of colourful anecdotes and dispels quite a few myths - Did Churchill originate the phrase 'black dog'? And if 'ivory tower' can be found in the Bible, why has its meaning changed so drastically? Bulging with information, Curious English Words and Phrases is a treasure trove for lovers of language. Informative, amusing and value for money, this book is 'the real McCoy'. From 'couch potato' to 'Bob's your uncle', you'll find the explanation here. …

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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Have you ever wondered where terms like end of your tether, gets my goat or letting ones hair down come from? Or why we call some people geezers, sugar daddies or lounge lizards? Or where the words eavesdropping, nickname and D-Day come from? They are just a few of the many words and phrases that language expert Max Cryer examines in this fact-filled and fun new book.Max explains where these curious expressions come from, what they mean and how they are used. Along the way he tells a host of colourful anecdotes and dispels quite a few myths Did Churchill originate the phrase black dog? And if ivory tower can be found in the Bible, why has its meaning changed so drastically? 'Curious English Words and Phrases' is a treasure trove for lovers of language.Informative, amusing and value for money, this book is the real McCoy. From couch potato to Bobs your uncle, youll find the explanation here! Language expert Max Cryers new book is an up-to-date guide to some of the most interesting words and phrases in the English language: where they come from, why we say them, what they mean. Bulging with information, it is a useful reference book and the ideal gift for anyone curious about the words and expressions we use. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Have you ever wondered where terms like end of your tether, gets my goat or letting ones hair down come from? Or why we call some people geezers, sugar daddies or lounge lizards? Or where the words eavesdropping, nickname and D-Day come from? They are just a few of the many words and phrases that language expert Max Cryer examines in this fact-filled and fun new book.Max explains where these curious expressions come from, what they mean and how they are used. Along the way he tells a host of colourful anecdotes and dispels quite a few myths Did Churchill originate the phrase black dog? And if ivory tower can be found in the Bible, why has its meaning changed so drastically? 'Curious English Words and Phrases' is a treasure trove for lovers of language.Informative, amusing and value for money, this book is the real McCoy. From couch potato to Bobs your uncle, youll find the explanation here! Language expert Max Cryers new book is an up-to-date guide to some of the most interesting words and phrases in the English language: where they come from, why we say them, what they mean. Bulging with information, it is a useful reference book and the ideal gift for anyone curious about the words and expressions we use. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Etat : New. Second Edition. For anyone who has ever puzzled over why we say 'spill the beans', 'spitting image', and a plethora of other weird and wonderful phrases! Find the truth behind the expressions we use. Have you ever wondered where terms like 'end of your tether', 'gets my goat' or 'letting one's hair down' come from? Or why we call some people 'geezers', 'sugar daddies' or 'lounge lizards'? These are just a few of the many words and phrases that language expert Max Cryer examines in this fact-filled and fun new book. In this etymological tour of English's oddest expressions, Max Cryer sheds light on their origins and uses through time. Along the way he tells a host of colourful anecdotes and dispels quite a few myths - Did Churchill originate the phrase 'black dog'? And if 'ivory tower' can be found in the Bible, why has its meaning changed so drastically? Bulging with information, Curious English Words and Phrases is a treasure trove for lovers of language. Informative, amusing and value for money, this book is 'the real McCoy'. From 'couch potato' to 'Bob's your uncle', you'll find the explanation here. …

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - For anyone who has ever puzzled over why we say 'spill the beans', 'spitting image', and a plethora of other weird and wonderful phrases! Find the truth behind the expressions we use. Have you ever wondered where terms like 'end of your tether', 'gets my goat' or 'letting one's hair down' come from Or why we call some people 'geezers', 'sugar daddies' or 'lounge lizards' These are just a few of the many words and phrases that language expert Max Cryer examines in this fact-filled and fun new book. In this etymological tour of English's oddest expressions, Max Cryer sheds light on their origins and uses through time. Along the way he tells a host of colourful anecdotes and dispels quite a few myths Did Churchill originate the phrase 'black dog' And if 'ivory tower' can be found in the Bible, why has its meaning changed so drastically Bulging with information, Curious English Words and Phrases is a treasure trove for lovers of language. Informative, amusing and value for money, this book is 'the real McCoy'. From 'couch potato' to 'Bob's your uncle', you'll find the explanation here.…

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Paperback. Etat : New. Second Edition. For anyone who has ever puzzled over why we say 'spill the beans', 'spitting image', and a plethora of other weird and wonderful phrases! Find the truth behind the expressions we use. Have you ever wondered where terms like 'end of your tether', 'gets my goat' or 'letting one's hair down' come from? Or why we call some people 'geezers', 'sugar daddies' or 'lounge lizards'? These are just a few of the many words and phrases that language expert Max Cryer examines in this fact-filled and fun new book. In this etymological tour of English's oddest expressions, Max Cryer sheds light on their origins and uses through time. Along the way he tells a host of colourful anecdotes and dispels quite a few myths - Did Churchill originate the phrase 'black dog'? And if 'ivory tower' can be found in the Bible, why has its meaning changed so drastically? Bulging with information, Curious English Words and Phrases is a treasure trove for lovers of language. Informative, amusing and value for money, this book is 'the real McCoy'. From 'couch potato' to 'Bob's your uncle', you'll find the explanation here. …

Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Have you ever wondered where terms like end of your tether, gets my goat or letting ones hair down come from? Or why we call some people geezers, sugar daddies or lounge lizards? Or where the words eavesdropping, nickname and D-Day come from?They are just a few of the many words and phrases that language expert Max Cryer examines in this fact-filled and fun new book. Max explains where these curious expressions come from, what they mean and how they are used. Along the way he tells a host of colourful anecdotes and dispels quite a few myths Did Churchill originate the phrase black dog? And if ivory tower can be found in the Bible, why has its meaning changed so drastically?'Curious English Words and Phrases' is a treasure trove for lovers of language. Informative, amusing and value for money, this book is the real McCoy. From couch potato to Bobs your uncle, youll find the explanation here! Language expert Max Cryers new book is an up-to-date guide to some of the most interesting words and phrases in the English language: where they come from, why we say them, what they mean. Bulging with information, it is a useful reference book and the ideal gift for anyone curious about the words and expressions we use. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…